Swimming is a tough sport that requires a mix of technique, endurance, and strength. While it can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely challenging, especially when it comes to increasing swimming distance without dealing with getting fatigued. The tips below will help you ramp up your volume while limiting how tired you get so you can have fun in the water for hours on end!
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Over the years I have been asked hundreds of questions about marathon swimming. I have compiled a list of the top 10 most commonly asked questions I have received and their answers. If you have a question that I haven’t covered in this post, please ask it in the comments and I will be sure to add it to this post! Hopefully this will get you on your way!
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No matter what swim you are working to accomplish, marathon swimming requires careful preparation and planning. This includes not just physical training but also making sure you have all the necessary equipment and supplies for the swim. Here's a fairly comprehensive packing list with some essential tips on packing effectively.
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Marathon swimming is a challenging sport that pushes athletes to their limits, both physically and mentally. The United States is home to many epic open water locations that offer marathon swimmers the opportunity to showcase their endurance and determination. In this post I will explore the top 10 marathon swims in the United States.
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Marathon swimming on its face looks like an individual sport but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The success or failure of a swim is high dependent on the support crew that the swimmer puts together and trains. Learn about the attributes that a swimmer should look for when selecting a crew and some thoughts on how to properly train them to make your day a success!
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Over the years I have been lucky enough to coach and train with many triathletes, I have seen many new triathletes make similar mistakes when training for the swim. In this article I am going to discuss the top 3 mistakes I have seen triathletes make over and over again throughout the years along with how to not fall victim to them. Don’t make these 3 major mistakes!
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Having a tried and true nutrition plan is an incredibly important part of any marathon swim. A swimmer’s nutrition plan can literally make or break a their chance at completing a major marathon swim. Learn the 4 steps to help you create your own marathon swim nutrition plan.
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Masters is for everyone and that is the point of Masters! Masters programs all over the country (1,500 to be exact) bring together roughly 60,000 swimmers of ages 18+ to the pool for a fun and challenging workout. Masters coaches give workouts and execute practice from the pool deck. It’s for all ages ( 18+) and all abilities!
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If you’re new to Open Water Swimming, welcome to a very exciting time in your life. You may chose to travel some of the world’s most exotic environments to race and see earth’s beauty in rare form. You could also be a triathlete just looking for that competitive edge on your next Ironman Swim - either way - these 4 drills will help you get better!
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Perhaps no one has ever said that your stroke needs work…And you can totally mitigate your shoulder pain with a few ibuprofens before practice…Besides, you're training to swim a marathon… what you need are miles! Right? So why should you have your swimming stroke analyzed? Here are 3 reasons to get your stroke checked and think technique first in your endurance training!
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So, you’re training for a marathon swim, you’ve got a program to stick to and you need to get a long swim in today. You’re nervous…the conditions are questionable and it will likely be cold. You may even be doubting yourself that you can complete the distance, or tolerate the temperature. Here are some things to consider before heading out on your next challenging swim.
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If you are a swimmer or triathlete that is new to swimming or structured workouts, then you may look at the swim sets completely confused. Don't worry, it isn't as complicated as it looks. To make matters worse there is no real standardization of how a workout should look. Every coach writes workouts in their own way. This article is designed to teach you how to read basic swim sets so that you go to the pool knowing exactly what you need to do!
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At Endurance Swimming, we love challenges and we love ice swimming. Ice swimming is an incredibly dangerous and potentially fatal sport if you don’t know what you are doing and the same holds true even when you do know what you are doing. It is not a challenge to be taken lightly by any means. We asked 4 time Ice Mile swimmer Dorte Lyager AKA TheIcyDicey to give us her best tips to a safer and successful Ice Mile!
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The 2021 holidays are right around the corner and you might need some ideas for gifts to get that swimmer or triathlete in your life. Don’t worry, we have your back. We have picked 6 gift ideas to help your loved one get better in the water. All the gift ideas here have been vetted extensively by our coaches, so you can trust that these are the right pieces of equipment for the swimmer in your life no matter the skill level. Let’s start shopping!
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Coach Craig took some time to answer the questions that he gets asked the most often about swimming the English Channel. If you are interested in an English Channel solo, then this article is for you!
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We have put together some of our favorite open water workouts to help you continue to get faster even if your pool is closed! Whether you are a triathlete or straight up open water swimmer, you will benefit from these workouts.
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So you want to hit the open waters but you aren’t sure where to start…Don’t worry we have put together a few tips to help you get your feet wet. The open water can be daunting when you are coming from the safety of a nice controlled environment like the pool. Whether you are a budding triathlete or a swimmer looking for something new, this guide to open water swimming will certainly help you get started!
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Recently I had the pleasure of talking to Jess and BJ from YogiTriathlete on their podcast. We had an awesome conversation and talked about many different topics from swimming the English Channel to being totally zen while swimming. Come join the fun and listen to the podcast here!
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Covid-19 continues to cause our pools to close or have limited hours. Many people are looking to extend the open water season into the cold winter months. Learn about all the gear available to make your winter swimming an enjoyable and safer experience!
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Recently Coach Craig had the pleasure of talking to Rachel Martin , CEO of Forward Motion Events and Race Director for The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival. It was an incredibly light and fun conversation and we discussed many different topics. Listen in now!
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